1953 Bowman "Firefighters" Complete Set (64)

Bowman's "Firefighters" set is one of the most popular and elusive of all 1950s nonsport gum-card issues. Presented is a high-grade complete set of all 64 cards. Thirty cards are in Ex-Mt to Nr/Mt-Mt condition, twenty-two are Ex or better, six are Vg-Ex, and six are Vg (including card #1 and 64). The set features incredible multicolor artwork illustrations of fire engines, fireboats, and rescue trucks. The back of each card in the set has a fire prevention tip (e.g., "Don't Play with Matches") printed above the equipment descriptions, which qualifies the set as the first "safety" trading card set ever produced. This is a very sharp-looking complete set of this very scarce issue. Total 64 cards. Reserve $200. Estimate $400/$800.SOLD FOR $1,508.00

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